GP TEAM

Dr Jonathan Bench MBBS (1987) London, DRCOG, DCH, FRCGP

MBBS (1987) London, DRCOG, DCH, FRCGP

Having worked at Wells Health Centre since 1992 I have a long experience working with the community in Wells, I am a proud generalist but profess particular clinical interests in paediatric and respiratory medicine. I have been a GP trainer since 2012 supervising the training of junior doctors in the practice and also work as an assessor for the Royal College of GPs exam.

Dr Helen Crawley

BM (1990) Southampton, DRCOG, MRCGP

I joined the Wells Health centre in 1997 having completed my training in Dorset. I enjoy the broad scope of general Practice but have a particular interest in Dermatology and Rheumatology.

When not at work I enjoy walking and cycling.

Dr Helen Clemence

MRCGP MBCHB

 GP partner at WHC since 2016

 GP trainer

Dr. John Machling

MBBS (2012) London, MRCGP (2017)

I previously lived and worked in Wells for 10 years before moving to London to retrain as a doctor. I joined Wells Health Centre as a partner in 2017 having finished my GP training in Somerset. I have an interest in Palliative Medicine and am the Medical Officer for Wells Cathedral School.

Dr. Sarah Trotter

MBBS (2009) London, BSc, MRCGP, DRCOG, DFSRH

I qualified as a doctor in London and moved to Somerset for my GP training. Since completing my GP training in 2015 I have worked in the Somerset area. I enjoy all aspects of general practice but have a particular interest in gynaecology and contraception.

When not at work I enjoy spending time with my family.

Dr. Gemma Loader

MBChB, MRCGP

Having qualified from Bristol University in 1997, I have lived and worked in the South West of England since.  I enjoy all elements of General Practice and have been working as a GP in Somerset since 2010.

When not at work I enjoy spending time with my family and dogs.

Dr Kate Rush

MBChB (2001) Bristol, MRCGP, DRCOG, DFSRH

I have joined Wells Health Centre having returned to General Practice after working at the CCG for a few years. I studied and trained in Bristol and have particular interests in palliative medicine, women's health and substance misuse.

When not working I enjoy spending time with my children and multitude of pets.

Dr Catriona Roberts

BM Southampton University 2010, MRCGP

I completed my GP training in Somerset and then worked in New Zealand as a GP for a year.

I have a special interest in Public Health having worked with the county council during my training.

As well as this I am interested in mental health and paediatrics.

In my spare time I enjoy lots of outdoor activities cycling, walking, running with my family and dog.

Dr Karenka Sercombe

MBBS, MRCGP London 1996

I have worked in various local GP Practices and joined Wells Health Centre in May 2022. I enjoy all aspects of General Practice.

When I'm not at work, I am kept busy by my 3 teenage children, helping my husband with the allotment and practicing Yoga.
 

Dr Aaron Barry

MBBS, MRCGP Exeter 2023

I qualified as a doctor in Exeter before working in Truro and Bath, and I have joined Wells Health Centre after completing my GP training in August 2023. I have a particular interest in palliative care and elderly care medicine. When I am not at work, I enjoy time with my family as well as running and cycling.